Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Samsung Galaxy A01 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 2:39 PM, updated: 7/16/2022 6:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A01 X Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
PLS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
+16GB (12GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8GB available)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)10% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+295 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.7"14% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F/Dual-Sim	Galaxy A01 SM-A015F/Dual-SIM (16GB+2GB RAM)
Country or region available	South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2019	1/1/2020, Announced: 12/17/2019
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)	70.9 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (SDM439) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (8GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported Dolby Atmos (BT)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gold • Android Go edition	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F/DS)	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body)	feature not registered